[Eric Rodriguez]

ericrodriguez80@hotmail.com| 786.514.4612 | 212 Naegelin Road

Portfolio:
https://www.behance.net/ERodriguezLytle,TX 78052

[Personal Statement]
Thebestthingaboutbeingagraphicartististheopportunityitgives
metoexpressandexploremyownideas.Therearenorestrictionson
myimagination.Itallowsmetoexperimentandgrowasanartist
witheachexperienceIhave,givingmeabetterunderstandingof
visualcommunicationandthecreativeprocess.

[What do I know?]
Photoshop
Flash
3d Studio Max
After Effects
Illustrator

[What did I learn and where?]

1998 - 2001 | Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Animation

2011 | American Systems

QA Graphic Artist

[Where have I worked?]

Designed 2D animations for interactive computer based training lesson

programs and provided quality assurance of graphic production
pipeline.

2009 - 2010 | A-T Solutions

Graphic Artist

Constructed 3D models and animations for military and law enforcement

training.

2006 - 2009 | Atlantis Systems America

Graphic Artist, Lead Graphic Artist

Rendered vector art and animations for e-learning software,

contributed to the development of promotional media and oversaw the
coordination of multiple graphic production teams.

2007 | TWL Knowledge Group

Character Animator

Developed 3D models and animations for medical simulation studies.

2006 | TIE Today, Inc.

Graphic Designer

Corporate logo and stationery re-design.

2004 - 2006 | American Systems Corporation

Graphic Designer

Created 3D models and textures for the development of a graphics

database. Designed graphic layouts for proposals.

[What have others said about my work?]

DuringmytenureatAtlantisSystemsitwasarealpleasureto
workcloselywithEric.Hisexpertiseinthegraphicartsfieldgreatly
enhancedourabilityasdeveloperstoprovideaccurateandprecise
representationsofartworkutilizedinourdailymediascriptingand
storyboardingtechniques.Hissteadfastnessandattentiontodetailin
producingqualitygraphicsbroughtoursubmissionstothehighest
standardpresentedtostakeholders.Hisworkisindicativeofthe
highestlevelofgraphicprofessionalism.Hisabilitytocomprehend
complexconceptsandrenderthemintohighqualitygraphicsisalso
indicativeofhisabilitiestoperceiveandovercomeanyobstacles
presentedbeforehim.Hewouldbeanassettoanycompanyand
wouldprovidethebestpossiblesolutionstoleadinghisteamtogreat
successandaccomplishmentofallmilestones.
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Ismael Negron Jr
.
worked with Eric at Atlantis Systems America
Instructional Systems Designer at Raydon Corporation

HavingpreviouslyworkedwithEric,Iwasnotonlyimpressedbut
excitedtobeworkingwithhimagain.Undoubtedly,Eric'spersonality,
commitmenttohiswork,andattentiontodetailhasearnedhima
promotionatASA.ItwasajoytoworkwithEricasacolleague,
andthesameistruewhenhebecameLeadArtist. Ihaveno
questionthatEricisasuperbadditiontoanyteaminneedofan
exceptionalperson.
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Rodney Benker
reported to Eric at Atlantis Systems America
Member/Owner at Americans For Political Diversity LLC

Erickeptthegraphicsdepartmentfocusedandhelpedtoaddress
uniqueproblemsassociatedwithvariousprojects.Histirelessefforts
wereinstrumentalincompletingtheseprojectsontimeandin

severaloccasionsactuallydeliveredearly.NotonlywasEric'swork
completedontime,itexceededthecustomer'sexpectationseverytime.
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John Kearney
worked directly with Eric at Atlantis Systems America
EASA Ground Instructor at Florida Institute of Technology

IhadthepleasureofbeingassociatedwithEricatthreedifferent
companiesthatspecializedinMilitarySimulation.

AtAmericanSystemsEricworkedintheGraphicsDepartmentand
supportedtheF-18SAMTprogram.Hisdedication,professionalism
andsuperbworkweregreatlyappreciatedandlenttotheoverall
successoftheprogram.AtAtlantisSystemAmericaEricwasone
oftheLeadGraphicArtistsworkingonajoint-ventureprogram
withBoeing.Thequalityofhisgraphicworkwasamodelforthe
entiredepartment.Additionally,hisleadershipofothergraphic
artistswassuperbandresultedinanalmosterrorfreeoutput
whichallowedtheprogramtoexceedprogrammilestonesandfinish
earlierthanscheduled.WhileatAT-Solutions,Ericagainwasone
oftheleadgraphicartistsworkingamultitudeofdifferent
aircraftgraphicprogramsalongwithavarietyofgraphic
simulationscenariosforanti-terroristandexplosiveordnance
projects.Ericisadedicated,focusedandextremelyknowledgeable
individual.Iwould,withouthesitation,recommendEricasan
excellentanddependableemployee.
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Rich Mehochko
managed Eric at American Systems, A-T Solutions and
Atlantis Systems America

Senior Case Technician, Legal Advisor at the Social

Security Administration Office of Disability, Adjudication
& Review

IhaveworkedwithEriconhighlycriticalprojectswithtight
deadlines.Hewouldalwayskeephisprofessionaldemeanorand
finishaheadofschedule.Innovativeandmotivationaltothisfellow
employees.IwouldhireEricagainifIhadtheopportunity.

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Lazaro Fonteboa
managed Eric at American Systems and Atlantis Systems
America,
Art Department Manager at DiSTI